Gardens are made up of a variety of different life forms--plants, animals and insects alike--and though some animals and insects can become pests in the garden, many others promote the health of the plants. Read on to find out about how flora and fauna coexist in a garden and what each plant, animal and insect does to help the others.

Creating a beautiful and healthy garden takes a lot of hard work and constant upkeep. The articles in this section will help you get started and give you tips on how to stay on top of maintenance throughout the life of your plants.

Water gardens are a type of specialty garden that incorporate an aquatic element like a pond or a swimming pool into the garden landscape. To find out how to create an aquatic garden read through the following articles for some helpful tips.